Description
The Aerostar Radar Division is seeking a Research Engineer Intern to support radar research and engineering projects through quantitative analysis, programming, and data processing. The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in physics, mathematics, and/or engineering, an aptitude for technical problem-solving, and the curiosity and initiative to learn new concepts and skills.
Essential Functions:
- Perform radar data analysis, processing, and management in support of assigned research and engineering projects.
- Develop and apply computational tools and analytical methods to investigate technical problems, evaluate results, and communicate findings.
- Demonstrate the ability to quickly learn and apply new technical concepts, methods, and skills.
- Work closely with assigned manager and mentor to successfully complete internship project(s).
- Provide periodic progress updates and communicate technical findings to managers and peers.
- Support additional technical assignments of comparable complexity outside the primary project scope, as needed.
- Attend intern training and educational seminars.
- Prepare and deliver an end-of-summer presentation summarizing internship projects and results.
Education and Experience:
- Current college student or recent graduate pursuing or holding a bachelor’s degree in Physics, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related technical field.
- Preferred coursework includes many of the following: general physics, electromagnetics, computational physics or mathematical methods of physics, single- and multivariable calculus, differential equations, linear algebra, complex analysis, probability, statistics, signals and systems, digital signal processing, and programming in MATLAB, Python, or C++.
- Understanding of or willingness and to learning about coordinate systems, coordinate transformations, and the Fourier transform.
- Experience with MATLAB or a comparable scientific programming language, such as Python, and a willingness to develop proficiency in MATLAB.
- Experience with C++ is a bonus but not required.
- Familiarity with or ability to develop proficiency in Linux GUI and command line interface.
- Strong analytical reasoning, mathematical aptitude, and creative problem-solving skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical methods and results.
- Adaptability, intellectual curiosity, and willingness to learn independently and collaboratively.
- Must be a U.S. Person.